- Brief description
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A mountain hike through wonderful forests at the Rothwald between the Simplon and Brig. The hike can be easily reached by post bus. Restaurants are also available.
- Difficulty
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medium
- Rating
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- Starting point
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Schallbett, bus stop
- Route
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Schallbett0.5 kmWasenalp5.7 kmKapelle Wasenalp5.8 kmRothwald6.9 kmRothwald7.6 km
- Best season
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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
- Description
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From the post bus stop Schallbett you cross the street and climb up to the gallery north of the former restaurant Schallbett. From here follow the well-marked path through the beautiful Chapfwald forest until you reach the highest point "zur Burst" at 2220 m.a.s.l. From here you descend to the valley station of the upper ski lift. Continue on a good path to Bärenfalle. From here it goes directly down to the path that leads through the Doruwaldji to the mountain inn Wasenalp. Now follow the path towards Rothwald, where you reach the post bus stop again.
See also:
Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
Bahnhofstrasse 2
3900 Brig
Phone: +41 27 921 60 30
E-mail: info@brig-simplon.ch
Internet: www.brig-simplon.ch
- Directions
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Schallbett - Chapfwald - Burst - Bärufalle - Wasenalp - Rothwald
From the post bus stop Schallbett you cross the street and climb up to the gallery north of the former restaurant Schallbett. From here follow the well-marked path through the beautiful Chapfwald forest until you reach the highest point "zur Burst" at 2220 m.a.s.l. From here you descend to the valley station of the upper ski lift. Continue on a good path to Bärenfalle. From here it goes directly down to the path that leads through the Doruwaldji to the mountain inn Wasenalp. Now follow the path towards Rothwald, where you reach the post bus stop again.
- Highest point
- 2,223 m
- Endpoint
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Rothwald, bus stop
- Height profile
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© outdooractive.com - Equipment
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Equipment adapted to the weather is indispensable. For all hikes it is strongly recommended to wear good, sturdy mountain boots.
- Safety instructions
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The hike is at your own risk. Insurance is the responsibility of the hiker.
- Tips
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The mountain restaurants in Rothwald and Wasenalp invite you to take a break.
- Additional information
- Directions
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By post bus to Rothwald or Schallbett.
- Public transportation
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You can take the Postbus to the Schalbett.
- Parking
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We recommend travelling by post bus.
- Author
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The tour Schallbett - Chapfwald - Rothwald is used by outdooractive.com provided.
General info
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Aletsch Arena
1471
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Brig Simplon
481
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Rosswald
184
